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Pelvic Osteochondroma Causing a Painful Anterior Snapping Hip With Concomitant Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Case Report.

Pelvic Osteochondroma Causing a Painful Anterior Snapping Hip With Concomitant Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Case Report. Cureus Meadows, M. C., Charville, G., Pun, S. Y. 2026; 18 (2): e103498

Abstract

The differential diagnosis for hip pain in a young patient can present a diagnostic challenge. We present an unusual case of concomitant femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and painful internal snapping hip caused by an osteochondroma of the superior pubic ramus. The patient was treated with arthroscopic labral repair and femoral osteochondroplasty, and open osteochondroma excision, resulting in complete resolution of both FAI and snapping hip. Pelvic osteochondroma is an uncommon cause of hip pain that can mimic FAI symptoms. Early advanced imaging and combined approaches may be necessary to ensure that all causes of hip pathology are addressed.

View details for DOI 10.7759/cureus.103498

View details for PubMedID 41846654

View details for PubMedCentralID PMC12989781